So many new items it's hard to keep track! I've been so busy with the kids being out of school and trying to finish up projects I haven't had nary a second to blog!

A couple of new Rays Inspired Bags have been added to the Hattycakes Line-up, as well as a sweet Granny Squares Baby Blanket. A new V-Stitch Baby Blanket is currently in the works.

Slowly but surely, one by one, our handmade crocheted wash cloths have been disappearing here at the house. The secret is out on the scrubbing/massaging qualities of the crocheted 100% Cotton. Looks like I'm going to have to crochet a face cloth and wash cloth set for everyone in the house! Who knew!?

I found a treasure trove of great Crochet Books at the Public Library this past Friday, so now I have 1001 more ideas for bags and belts and accessories. One item I'd really like to take a stab at... a Wrap-Style Baby Sweater... oh so cute! I think I'll work one up in some super soft Baby yarn Lavender just to see what it looks like, when I have some free hook time. The books are also chock full of Felting Projects... I'm going to have to get a couple more pairs of eyes to go thru the books with me to pick a few things to focus on before the books are due back.

I'd also hoped to get crochet do a 4th of July Drawstring Handbag... having second thoughts, considering it's been raining for 4 days straight, I don't think we'll be venturing out of the house much for the 4th! Looks like it's going to have to be a Labor Day Handbag!

So many projects and only 2 hands to do them... and only 24 hours in a day!

Had I known today was "Towel Day" I would have planned for it, and crocheted some sweet towels to sell. The Twitter world is all aflutter with talk of Towel Day. After some research, and translating a few pages from Portugese to English I've discovered this is some sort of a tribute to the late author of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams. While I've never seen the movie or read the book, I can only imagine this to be some sort of a cult following like Rocky Horror Picture Show. I'm kind of sad I missed the opportunity to support the cult followers with some Hattycakes handmade towels ;)

I finished up a Stripey Tote and some Hattycakes Headbands yesterday afternoon and began to work on an Adult Earflap Hattycakes.

I've received several new requests to make all kinds of things from slouchy over the shoulder bags to different style hats. I will have to have a day of research to nail down a new design later this week, perhaps Friday.

I have got to get going for now, lots to do, have a great Tuesday, and Happy Towel Day, to those who celebrate.

A new Spumponi Tote and matching Cell Phone Pouch are posted in the gallery... fun combo of colors, take a look! I may already have an order for the next one!

Hattycakes may be making it's first appearance at a public venue, there will be a local event and we may be joining forces with some local Hula Hoop makers for a tent event!

I'm now working on a Black and Shocking Pink Stripey Tote for a special order, along with a couple of special order headbands.

In the next couple of days I'm going to have to nail down a hat pattern for a 100% Cotton hat for another special order. I'm thinking something along the lines of a Pageboy style hat, maybe with a flower... we'll have to see what I find!

I am happy to report I'm 3/4 of the way done with a new Tote style, the Library Tote! It is going to be a sturdier, smaller-width tote, with some of the same characteristics of the Stripey Tote you've come to know and love. As soon as I finish it up, and add a special finishing touch I'll post photos to the Fansite as well as in the Gallery here.

Over the past few days I've been nailing down color combinations for a few speical orders as well as making a few special Cell Phone Pouches. I am on the hunt for a couple of special buttons to finish off a Pouch or two.

Today I hope to photograph some of my creations from the past week, always keep checking back to see the latest and greatest!!